Barcelona, \u00a0From 7\u20139 August, Brunch Electronik Festival returns to Parc del F\u00f2rum for its fourth edition, bringing Barcelona\u2019s \u2018worst kept secret\u2019 back to the city\u2019s waterfront for its biggest and most ambitious festival yet.After welcoming more than 70,000 attendees across its last two editions \u2014 and securing its home at Parc del F\u00f2rum through to 2028 \u2014 the festival returns with more than 100 artists across three days, reaffirming its place as Barcelona\u2019s electronic music festival. Bringing together global headliners, local talent and the next generation of electronic music alongside redesigned stages, upgraded production, new measures for improving comfort and a continued commitment to sustainability, the 2026 edition is Brunch at its biggest while remaining unmistakably true to the city and community that built it.<\/p>\n
A celebration of dance music, without boundaries\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Across three days, Brunch Electronik Festival brings together more than 100 artists spanning every corner of contemporary electronic music. Global icons sit alongside emerging talent and Barcelona\u2019s thriving local scene, with each stage offering its own distinct musical identity.<\/p>\n Friday is led by Kaytranada, Jeff Mills, Miss Monique and Paul Kalkbrenner, while Saturday brings Eric Prydz, Luciano, Floating Points (Live) and a rare BASHKKA b2b Sally C collaboration. The Blaze (DJ Set) closes the festival on Sunday as part of a programme that reflects the breadth and diversity of electronic music today.<\/p>\n From techno originators such as\u00a0 Jeff Mills, innovators including R\u00f8dh\u00e5d and Marr\u00f8n, to the uncompromising intensity of I Hate Models, SNTS and 999999999, the weekend covers the full spectrum. More melodic sounds come courtesy of Eric Prydz, CamelPhat, Kevin de Vries, Massano and Miss Monique, while Jamie Jones, Luciano, Seth Troxler and Wade lead the house and tech-house offering alongside underground favourites Shanti Celeste, Chaos in the CBD, PARAMIDA and Yu Su.<\/p>\n Several performances will be exclusive to Brunch Electronik Festival. Kaytranada will play his only peninsular show of 2026, while Cassius (Live) and Acid Arab (Live) will perform their only Spanish live dates of the year. Elsewhere, special b2b collaborations including \u00c2me b2b Trikk, Am\u00e9m\u00e9 b2b LP Giobbi and BASHKKA b2b Sally C underline the festival\u2019s commitment to presenting rare performances that audiences won\u2019t find elsewhere.<\/p>\n Barcelona\u2019s local\u00a0 scene also plays an important role throughout the weekend, with Paula GM, Brieela, INEXXSTABLE, NHYMPH, Merc\u00e8, B1N0, Lil Dami and Flashy Ice Cream showcasing the city\u2019s current wave of creative talent.<\/p>\n New stages, new perspectives<\/strong><\/p>\n Brunch Electronik Festival has always believed the experience extends well beyond the music. For 2026, several of the festival\u2019s key stages have been completely reimagined, bringing audiences closer to the artists while placing even greater emphasis on production and visual design.<\/p>\n GrooviK receives an industrial-inspired redesign featuring a striking circular roof and two-level structure that creates a closer connection between artists and audience. IconiK by Yamaha expands into one of the festival\u2019s landmark spaces, combining large-scale architecture with an ambitious new visual concept.<\/p>\n Completely redesigned for 2026, and serving as a hub for the festival, the Open Stage also returns for its third edition, continuing its mission of platforming emerging talent. 8 DJ\u2019s per day will be selected from submissions to an open call running until 16 July.<\/p>\n Meanwhile, HarmoniK, EuphoriK by Estrella Damm and RhythmiK all return with refreshed programming, including the ongoing collaboration with Resident Advisor that continues to champion both established artists and the next generation of djs.<\/p>\n A festival in constant evolution, with an ear to its audience<\/p>\n Brunch Electronik Festival has built its reputation by listening closely to its community, and this year\u2019s edition introduces another series of improvements shaped directly by Brunchers.<\/p>\n Visitors can expect upgraded L-Acoustic sound across the site, redesigned public spaces, improved crowd flow, expanded food options and a range of new comfort measures designed to make spending a full day at the festival even more enjoyable.<\/p>\n Four cold-water refill stations will once again be available throughout the venue following the 90,000 litres distributed in 2025, alongside new shaded rest areas, misting systems and additional covered spaces around the festival. Fresh fruit will also be available free of charge throughout the day.<\/p>\n Free shuttle buses will connect Parc del F\u00f2rum with Poble Espanyol on Friday and Saturday, where the official afterparties will take place, helping reduce transport emissions while making it easier for audiences to move between venues. Sunday\u2019s closing afterparty will be hosted at NACAR.<\/p>\n Accessibility remains central to the festival. In partnership with Music For All Foundation, Brunch will once again provide adapted spaces, specialist assistance and dedicated resources for visitors with hearing, visual and mobility disabilities.<\/p>\n A three day celebration of Brunch Electronik and Barcelona<\/strong>
\nSince 2012, What began as a series of open-air Sunday parties has grown into one of Europe\u2019s defining electronic music brands, with events taking place year-round across Barcelona and around the world. Brunch Electronik Festival is where everything comes together: the flagship event that showcases the music, community and spirit that have made Brunch synonymous with the city itself.<\/p>\n